Malibu Boats Response TXi User Manual

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malibu boats, llc

 tennessee   australia

5075 Kimberly Way 813 Hope Court

Loudon, TN 37774 Albury, N.S.W. 2640

(865) 458-5478 (02) 6040-1174

2020 Owners Manual

Default Chapter6
- Table of Contents6
Safety16
- Embracing Safety18
- Owner Responsibility and Boating Education23
Safety and Required Equipment26
- Navigation Lights26
- Emergency Safety Stop Switch26
- Personal Flotation Devices27
- Fire Extinguisher28
- Horn or Whistle29
- Bilge Pump(S)29
- Visual Distress Signals29
- Recommended Safety Equipment29
- General Boating Safety Topics31
- On Product Warning Labels41
  - Warning Labels and Locations41
Basic Rules of the Road45
- Boating Regulations45
- Encountering Another Vessel45
- Privileged Vessel45
- Burdened Vessel46
- Crossing46
- Meeting Head-On46
- Overtaking47
- The General Prudential Rule47
- Other Rules of the Road47
- Aids to Navigation47
- Night Running50
Watersports Safety52
- Hand Signals53
- Towed Person Safety Responsibilities53
- Additional Precautions for Towed Skier/Rider54
- Tow Line Guidelines56
- Fallen Skier or Rider56
- Develop Water Sense56
Emergency Procedures59
- Explosion and Fire59
- Explosion59
- Fire59
- Swamping and Flooding60
- Capsizing60
- Staying Afloat60
- Collisions60
- Grounding61
- Person Overboard61
- Drowning62
- Medical Emergency62
- Operation Failure62
- Towing62
Quick Reference Guide65
- Response Txi67
- Wakesetter 20VTX69
- Wakesetter 21MLX71
- Wakesetter 21VLX73
- Wakesetter 22LSV75
- Wakesetter 23LSV77
- Wakesetter 25LSV79
Dashes & Video Screens88
- Dashes and Video Screens88
- Malibu Operating System90
- Engine Start Code90
- 12" Center Display91
- Speed/Tach Swap91
- Home Mode91
- Docking Mode91
- Night Mode92
- Depth Screen92
- Surf Gate Control92
- Power Wedge Control93
- Preset Screen93
- Media Screen95
- Speed Control96
- Call Alerts97
- 7" Controls Display97
- Controls Screen97
- Stereo Screen98
- Advanced Lighting Controls100
- Android Apps102
- Settings Menu102
- System Settings102
- Backlighting103
- Language103
- Appearance103
- Configuration103
- Diagnostics104
- Connection104
- Optional Joystick Controller (Sport Dash)104
- Txi Standard Gauges and Screen105
  - Gauges105
  - Keypad106
  - Center Screen106
  - Cruise Screen106
  - Engine Screen106
  - Depth Screen106
  - Alerts107
  - Warnings107
  - Lights Menu107
- Settings Menu108
- Video Screens109
- Engine Start Code109
- Gauge View and Speed Control109
- Night Mode110
- Speed Control Operation110
- Stereo Screen110
- Media Screen112
- PDF Viewer and Video Player112
- Rear Camera112
- Controls Screen112
- Settings Screen112
- Maps Screen115
3-In-1 Event Screen118
- Care and Maintenance118
- Navigation Features118
- GPS Information119
- Zero off GPS Speed Control119
- Three Event Information119
- Auto Detect123
- Pull Type124
- Plus (+) Factor124
- Troubleshooting Guide124
Basic Electrical Components125
- Circuit Breakers125
- Engine Fuse Box125
- Electrical Harnesses and Wiring126
- Batteries126
- Connecting/Disconnecting Batteries126
- Battery Maintenance129
- Battery Charger129
- Engine Sensors130
Other Electrical Components131
- 12-Volt Receptacle131
- Wireless Charging131
- Port Rear Breaker Board131
- Surf Band132
- Alarms132
Malibu Monsoon Engines, Transmissions & V-Drives136
- Safety136
- General Information137
- California Emissions Information140
- Monsoon Engine Support Systems143
- Break-In Period-All Boats152
  - Vapor Lock154
- Transmissions & V-Drives155
  - Transmissions155
  - V-Drives155
How It Works156
- Safety First158
- Fire Extinguishing Equipment158
- Emergency Engine Stop Switch159
- Lighting160
- Tie-Ups161
- Horn163
- Mirror163
- Ladder163
- Fuel Fill164
Interior Performance165
- Steering Wheel165
- Shifter/Throttle166
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)167
- Pylon(S)168
- Sport Dash168
Interior Luxury169
- Stereo Components169
- Rear And/Or Dock Camera169
- Seating170
- Heated And/Or Powered Driver's Seat171
- Armrests172
- Glove Box172
- Storage Compartments173
- Removable Cooler174
- Removable Trash Receptacle174
- Cup Holders174
- Carpets and Soft Grip175
- Cockpit Table175
- Grab Handles176
- Heater176
Tower, Canvas & Accessories177
- G3.5 Tower177
- GX Tower178
- Tower Accessories179
- Bimini Top180
- Icon 8 Speakers or Rev 10 2 or 4 Speakers with Horn181
- G3.5 PTM Clamping Spinner Board Racks or Ski Rack181
- G3.5 Tower Mirror182
On and under the Water182
- Blower System182
- Bilge System184
- Ballast System186
- Power Wedge187
- Surf Gate188
- Underwater Gear (Rudder, Fins, Strut, Propeller, Paddlewheel and Raw-Water Intake/Sea Strainer)189
- Shower191
- Flush Kit192
- Swim Board and Ladders193
- Salt Water Series194
Trailers196
- Reporting Safety Defects198
- Legal Requirements for Towing198
- Basic Safety Rules198
Connections to the Tow Vehicle199
- Preparation199
- Trailer Hitch200
- Safety Cables201
- Breakaway Cable201
- Weight Distribution202
How to Connect to the Tow Vehicle202
- Attaching to the Tow Vehicle202
- To Open the Coupler203
- To Close the Coupler203
- Hitching up204
Connecting to the Boat204
- Trailer Winch204
- Tie-Downs205
Trailer Components and How They Function206
- Trailer Jack206
- Removable Guide Poles207
- Lights207
- Axles208
- Wheels and Hubs209
- Lug Nuts210
- Tires210
- Brakes215
- Hand-Parking Brake Option219
Additional Options220
- Storage Compartment220
- Depth Alarm220
- Low Clearance Option220
Towing Advice221
- Prior to Towing221
- Pre-Tow Check List221
- Underway221
Launching and Re-Loading the Boat from the Trailer222
Cleaning, Maintenance and Storage225
- Get Ready227
- Malibu Fuel System228
- Operations229
Care & Maintenance240
- On-Going Care240
  - General Cleaning240
  - Canvas240
- Upholstery243
  - Approved Cleaners for Malibu Upholstery245
  - Routine Care246
- Salt Water Care and Maintenance248
- Routine Maintenance255
- Before Starting the Engine257
- After Starting the Engine261
  - Check for Odors, Particularly from Exhaust Emissions261
  - Be Certain that the Battery Registers as Fully Charged and that There Is Sufficient Fuel for the Outing261
- After the Outing262
- After 10 Hours on the Hourmeter263
  - Have the Engine Oil Changed by an Authorized Malibu Dealer263
  - Check the Safety Equipment264
- After 50 Hours or Annually (Whichever Comes First)264
- Storage and Winterization270
Warranty278
- Malibu Boats LLC Limited Warranty280
- Warranty Transfer292
- California and U.S. EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement293
Troubleshooting the Boat295
Troubleshooting the Trailer298
Service Log300
Index302

Questions and Answers:

D
Deborah MartinezAug 13, 2025
Why is my Malibu Boats Response TXi Boat engine hard to start?
- G
  Glenn BentleyAug 13, 2025
  Several factors can cause a hard-starting engine. It could be due to: * A flooded engine: To resolve this, start the engine at full throttle and then back off. * A plugged flame arrestor: Clean the flame arrestor. * Fouled spark plugs: Replace the spark plugs. * Loose coil or ignition wires: Tighten the coil or ignition wires. * Battery cables that are loose or corroded: Clean and tighten the battery cables. * A weak battery: Charge or replace the battery.
J
joseph76Aug 16, 2025
What to do if my Malibu Boats Boat has poor performance?
- K
  Kimberly HarringtonAug 16, 2025
  Poor boat performance can stem from several issues: * Fouled spark plugs: Replace the spark plugs. * A plugged flame arrestor: Clean the flame arrestor. * A weak ignition coil: Replace the ignition coil.